Week 8
Yulman Stadium

Army17 @FINAL 24Tulane , Week 8, Oct 18, 2025

3-3 American Power rating: -2.4
5-1 American Power rating: 6.0

How did the line hold up?

Market line
TULN -10.0
PM Implied
TULN -7.9
Blue Chip model
TULN -12.0
Edge
+2.0TULN
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Betting information

Spread
TULN -10.0
Total
44.5
Odds implied score
ARMY 17.3 – 27.3 TULN
Prediction markets
TULN 78% win chance (Kalshi)

DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026

Tulane defeated Army 24–17 in a one-score game. Army covered by 3.0; Game went Under by 3.5. The market closed at Tulane -10.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Tulane -12.0, an edge of 2.0 points toward Tulane.

What are the key factors for Army vs Tulane?

Army

Dominant Ground Game Not Enough

Cale Hellums rushed 39 times for 155 yards and two touchdowns, but the offense stalled in the final minutes, failing to secure a win after leading late.

Late-Game Collapse

Army allowed two touchdown passes in the final two minutes, including a game-winner with 27 seconds left, highlighting defensive struggles in clutch situations.

Passing Game Shows Promise

Hellums threw for 125 yards and Brady Anderson had four catches for 97 yards, indicating potential in the passing attack that could be exploited in future games.

Three-and-Out at Critical Moment

After Tulane tied the game, Army went three-and-out, giving the ball back with enough time for the opponent to drive for the winning score, underscoring offensive inconsistency.

Tulane

Clutch Late-Game Performance

Tulane scored two touchdowns in the final two minutes, including a game-winning 26-yard pass with 27 seconds left, showing resilience and ability to perform under pressure.

Quarterback Efficiency

Jake Retzlaff completed 22 of 29 passes for 261 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 62 yards and a score, demonstrating dual-threat capability.

Defensive Stand in Critical Moments

Tulane's defense forced a three-and-out on Army's final possession and batted down a last-second Hail Mary, securing the win after allowing a late lead.

Offensive Balance and Key Receivers

Shazz Preston had five catches for 86 yards and the game-winning touchdown, highlighting a reliable receiving option that could be key in future games.

What were the weather conditions for Army vs Tulane?

At kickoff, conditions at Yulman Stadium were Sunny, 84°F, heat index 88°F with winds of 11 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.

What happened in the game?

Army travels 1,200 miles to this game, a significant road trip.

Army arrives with a 1-hour westward body clock shift, short of the two-zone westward threshold where travel starts to price.

Tulane won by 7 in a one-score game.

Army covered the spread.

The total went Under by 3.5 points.

How do Army and Tulane compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor Tulane (6.0) over Army (-2.4) by 8.4 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Tulane brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.7). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Sources

Weather

Tulane won and Army covered the spread.

Conditions

as of October 18, 2025 Game-time

Sunny

84°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity60%
Wind11 mph S
Gusts17 mph
Heat index88°F
Wind map for Army at Tulane: aerial view of Yulman Stadium, wind from the S at 11 mph, gusting to 17.2 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 8
Kickoff (local)
11:00 AM CDT
Venue
Yulman Stadium
Capacity
30,000
Elevation
16 ft
Surface
Artificial Turf

Travel and rest

Measure ArmyAway TulaneHome
This week1,200 miles0 miles
Last weekHome gameHome game
Season total6,260 miles1,954 miles
Body clock12:0011:00
Rest7 days9 days